Advanced Practitioner

The 0-25 Together Service works to ensure a seamless provision for disabled children, young people and young adults up to the age of 25. We aim to make sure that our children, young people and their families are provided with the necessary information, advice and support to enable them to be as independent as possible. Although 0-25 is within Children Services we also have accountability to Adult care Services and this role will have to be able to work across both directorates. This Advanced Practitioner opportunity is to work in the Preparing for Adulthood Team working with children as they move into adulthood. The Team work to ensure a seamless move linking with wider networks to support this., You will manage and case work children and young adults with learning and physical disabilities and will able to lead on good practice and personalisation as our young people move into adulthood ensuring their transition is planned and co-ordinated. You will have a thorough knowledge and experience of EHCP's and the social care role within this. You will help to support and develop the staff team consisting of Preparing for Adulthood Practitioners. You must have experience of EHCP's, and working with wider networks within these.

• Qualified and Registered Social Worker, demonstrating a commitment to social work standards and sound value base.
• Recent experience within a social work team and supporting the workload and allocations.
• Recent experience of supporting a duty system and being able to prioritise and respond flexibly to needs.
• Knowledge of client finance, contributions, DRE and the implications of this as children reach adulthood.
• Experience of involvement with EHCP's and supporting with Tribunals with a thorough knowledge of the legislation.
• Experience in supporting and deputising for team manager.
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work., This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).